lexical
UK: ˈlɛksɪkəl | US: ˈlɛksɪkəl
adj. relating to words or vocabulary
adj. pertaining to the structure or meaning of language
The word "lexical" derives from the Greek "lexis" (λέξις), meaning "word" or "speech," combined with the Latin-derived suffix "-al," which forms adjectives. The root "lexic" preserves the original Greek concept of language units, while "-al" adapts it into a descriptive term in English. Over time, "lexical" evolved to specifically describe vocabulary-related aspects of language, reflecting its Greek roots in discourse and expression.
The lexical differences between British and American English include spelling and word choice.
Linguists study lexical patterns to understand language evolution.
Her essay focused on the lexical richness of Shakespeare's plays.
The dictionary provides both grammatical and lexical information.
Lexical ambiguity occurs when a word has multiple meanings.